Toyota RAV4 Service Intervals

How Often Should I Service My Toyota RAV4?

The way you treat your Toyota RAV4 over the miles will determine how many miles you'll have it as your vehicle. Toyota RAV4 service intervals are crucial milestones in the life of your RAV4 that need to be monitored by a certified auto mechanic. This brief overview of your Toyota RAV4 maintenance schedule is an excellent general guide, but it's no substitute for your trim's service manual. For a more informative look at specific trim intervals, just pop open your manual.

15,000-Mile Service

Oil changes are going to be important to your RAV4. Don't skip them unless you have an emergency, and even if you skip them, get right back in the ballgame and get that oil changed. During an oil change, your filter will also be changed, providing more protection for your engine. Early leaks to your vehicle can also shed light on problems, so your mechanic will check for leaks and cracked hoses even at this early stage. Prevention is better than cure.

30,000-Mile Service

The RAV4 is a very durable SUV, but that doesn't mean it's immune to potential elements or driving conditions. A good mechanic will inspect your brake pads, coolant level, brake fluid level, and spark plugs at this early mileage. A quick bump in fluids can improve performance or keep your RAV4 from suffering damage from low fluid levels.

60,000-Mile Service

Belts and hoses prevent excess heat in your engine and other areas of your RAV4. Hoses, in particular, do a lot of heavy lifting and transporting fluids to your vital components. Over time, they can become cracked (belts also loosen). Sixty thousand miles is the perfect time for a new timing or drive belt. Automatic transmission fluid can be replaced here so that your transmission will be shifting smoothly for miles to come.

90,000-Mile Service

Spark plugs usually wear out at around 90,000 miles (may vary depending on trim). If you need fresh spark plugs, the team here is up to the task. We'll also inspect your hoses, coolant level, and brake pads again at this mileage. Many people prefer to replace their tires just before 100,000 miles as well. A good set of tires can keep your vehicle driving more like new. It also improves handling, especially if you live in areas where the weather is a nuisance.

More information about RAV4 service intervals is available in your trim's service manual. Want more personal info? Contact our team.